Tag Archives: Rail

Strike action on Translink bus and rail services tomorrow in absence of pay offer 

Joint Transport Union press release Bus and rail workers to conduct sixth one-day strike action on 1 February  A further three strike dates in February are planned in campaign to secure a cost-of-living pay increase More than 3,000 workers at … Continue reading

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Public transport unions to escalate strike action next month

Joint transport unions press release The three public transport trade unions, Unite, GMB and SIPTU, will today (Monday 22 January) notify Translink of further planned strike action on Thursday (1 February). This is the first of a likely four further … Continue reading

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All three frontline public transport trade unions record overwhelming votes for strike action over pay freeze

Vote raises prospect of bus and rail services in Northern Ireland being brought to a standstill Unions convene discussion with workplace reps to agree schedule of strike action All three leading public transport unions representing frontline public transport workers report … Continue reading

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Secretary of state’s threat to cut free and concessionary travel creates double whammy for bus and rail users

Investment in improving public transport services in Northern Ireland is needed not cuts Bus and rail services are vital for greater inclusion and for a just transition to a more sustainable economy Unite the union has warned that plans by the … Continue reading

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Unions demand urgent meeting with Secretary of State in campaign for a pay increase for bus and rail workers

Joint Unite-GMB-SIPTU News Release DfI permanent secretary tells trade unions that inadequate budget leaves him unable to properly fund public transport Unite, GMB and SIPTU members working in Translink continue to vote in unprecedented coordinated industrial ballot A delegation of … Continue reading

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